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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,370

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $19,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,895

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $18,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 4.2325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $50,128 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Navigation Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475
Wood trim 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 350 350 350
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Active rear differential 1,100      
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Premium Package   2,000 2,200  
Sport Package   1,000 600  
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Power front seats       995
Adjustable seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       700
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation Package 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 430 430 430
Wood trim 466      
Obstacle detection, rear 511 320 320 320
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Active rear differential 1,024      
Steering-linked headlights   730 730  
Premium Package   1,820 2,000  
Sport Package   910 545  
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Power front seats       905
Adjustable seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       635
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,625 8,375 6,725 5,320
Options (change) 4,304 7,625 6,120 4,840
Destination 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 1,000
Total Price $60,700 $41,370 $45,020 $55,915
Total Invoice $56,607 $37,895 $41,210 $51,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,707
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 4.2325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine354hp V8184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$60,700$41,370$45,020$55,915
Adjustments for Features-3,890-680-8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,810$40,690$44,190$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,500$15,225
Total Invoice$56,607$37,895$41,210$51,215
Adjustments for Features-3,628-623-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,979$37,272$40,450$51,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,178$13,943

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelA5 / S53-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimS5 4.2325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power-venting glass roof panel$300   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,840$2,630$2,780$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$680$830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,628-623-7600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelA5 / S53-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.3 in
Length182.1 in176.7 in
Width73.0 in69.2 in
Height54.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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